White wine is incredibly versatile and makes the ideal drink for a dinner party, celebration or, simply, for sipping with friends or family. And the good news is that, even if you don’t know much about white wine, it’s really easy to get the best from it. Follow these simple tips and you can’t go wrong. Choose light white wines for an aperitif If you…
If you like red wine but don’t know much about it, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we look at some handy tips for buying and serving red wine. Work up through the sizes If you are going to be serving more than one glass (or bottle) of red wine, the key thing to remember is to work through the sizes. In…
With literally thousands of locations in the UK to choose from for a weekend break; the decision of where to go can sometimes be a frustrating and stressful one, but once your mind is made up you can be certain that a weekend break will be one full of excitement! A weekend break can be whatever you want it to be. Do you head to…
People often run away screaming if you mention dessert wines in polite company in Britain. They are seen as too sweet, and something that old people are seen drinking. When dessert wines are mentioned in the rest of Europe however, there is an astonishing amount of reverence and respect that they are given. They are often best appreciated alone at the end of a meal…
So you’re having a party? There is nothing worse than going to a party and being given a bad tasting glass of wine. There is no excuse for this, and so this article gives you a few ideas on what to serve your guests. There are, however, always certain people (who will remain unnamed) who always bring their worst bottle of wine to a party…
After years in the wilderness – sherry is back on the most wanted list Traditionally seen as the preserve of old ladies – sherry is rapidly shedding its fusty old image to become one of the trendiest drinks in town. Britain is starting to embrace the food culture of Spain – not just holidays on the Costa del Sol. Tapas restaurants continue to pop up…
Suffolk is bursting with tasty food and drink products that you are encouraged to seek out and enjoy. You can be sure that it will add something truly special to your visit. Whilst you’ll come across a few household names, many producers will be noted for their quality products within food and drink enthusiast circles, on a regional basis or even in their local area.…
A criticism often levelled at golf and golf courses is that in order to maintain their pristine condition and perfect putting greens, they are not good partners with the environment and wildlife. If that were ever true, modern and forward thinking golf clubs in the UK appreciate the benefits of both people and wildlife of working with the natural environment. The British and International Golf…
It is summertime and the holiday season looms, but there is always the dilemma of what to pack and what to leave behind. With the restrictions on luggage, this has become even more important. There are a couple of options available to you: buy your wardrobe at your destination; take a change of clothes and wash the spare set every day; or invest in a…
Nothing is more summery or more classic than a crisp, cool linen dress. The height of summer chic, linen hangs beautifully but unlike cotton has more substance and rigidity making it excellent for classic shaped dresses. Because linen is a more open-weave cloth, it tends to need a more tailored approach to its design, but that doesn’t mean that you will always look like you…